Turtle Trash Collectors Interactive Program Video

… sea turtles. These iconic animals can confuse plastic bags and balloons for jellyfish, their favorite food. In this … or animal dissection, learn how trash can get to the ocean and impact sea turtles, and learn how we can all help stop marine debris! Please be …
Videos   08/22/2024 - 10:26

Marine Debris' No Joke

… is part of a production called "H20: The Story of Water and Hawai‘i," which focuses on educating students and their teachers. HTY collaborated with the NOAA Marine … debris portion, funded through collaboration with the National Marine Sanctuaries Foundation. For more on this …
Pacific Islands   Audio   05/18/2020 - 12:54

Coordinating Successes and Lessons Learned

… Paul Murakawa , Aquatic Biologist – Hawai'i Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Aquatic Resources Stephen … Werndli , Enforcement Coordinator – NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries … Coordinating Successes and …
11/24/2021 - 14:02

Knowing the Ropes

… , Central Site Manager - North Carolina Coastal Reserves and National Estuarine Research Reserve, Division of Coastal …
05/27/2021 - 14:51

Improving Critical Habitats in the Channel Islands

… of researchers from California State University Channel Islands will remove and track the amounts and types of … including lost fishing gear, consumer debris, and microplastics.  This three-year project will monitor and … including lost fishing gear, consumer debris, and microplastics.  This three-year project will monitor and …
Removal   California   05/05/2025 - 11:46

Best Management Practices for Abandoned Boats

… Best Management Practices for Abandoned Boats … Ten Best Management Practices are … most expeditious removal of recreational vessels from our national waterways and lands. … 0 … 2624 … 55 … Best Management Practices for …
Abandoned and Derelict Vessels   03/20/2024 - 12:22

Abandoned Vessel Authorities and Best Practices Guidance

… Abandoned Vessel Authorities and Best Practices Guidance … This National Response Team (NRT) document provides guidance for …
Abandoned and Derelict Vessels   03/20/2024 - 12:21

Transect Survey Form

… of each transect of your NOAA Marine Debris Monitoring and Assessment Project site and quantifies debris loads by material and type. Guidance … sources, and impacts across the United States and internationally. Learn more about our monitoring efforts . The …
Datasheets   01/13/2025 - 12:44

Survey Coversheet and Quick Reference

… Survey Coversheet and Quick Reference … This Survey Coversheet is used to … the conditions at your NOAA Marine Debris Monitoring and Assessment Project site during a survey that could … sources, and impacts across the United States and internationally. Learn more about our monitoring efforts. The …
Datasheets   01/13/2025 - 12:43

Shoreline Site Characterization Form

… Form … This Site Characterization Form is used to establish and describe a shoreline survey site and is only completed once per site. The site … sources, and impacts across the United States and internationally. Learn more about our monitoring efforts. The …
Datasheets   01/13/2025 - 12:42

Removing Hurricane Michael Debris in Northwest Florida

… University of Florida and Florida’s Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission removed debris from … , a partnership between the NOAA Marine Debris Program and National Fish and Wildlife Foundation , the University of …
Removal   Florida   04/16/2025 - 15:24

US Virgin Islands

… US Virgin Islands The U.S. Virgin Islands do not have a formal and dedicated program for … environmental protection, navigational hazards, and public health and safety. Legislative Summary The U.S. Virgin …
Abandoned and Derelict Vessels Info Hub   Caribbean   03/19/2024 - 17:23

Removing Hurricane Michael Debris from Dog Island

… Dog Island Conservation District removed debris from Hurricane Michael and restored two miles of impacted coastal habitat on Dog … partnership between the NOAA Marine Debris Program and the  National Fish and Wildlife Foundation , Dog Island …
Removal   Florida   04/16/2025 - 15:23

Urban Renewal in an Ecologically Sensitive Rhode Island Estuary

… Bays to remove industrial debris from 18 miles of shoreline and nearshore environments in East Providence, Rhode Island. Project Dates: July 2015 - August 2017 Who is involved? … the surrounding habitat and the species which rely on healthy, functioning coastal waters, bay habitats and …
Removal   Northeast   04/05/2023 - 12:39

Fishermen-led Fishing Gear Recovery and Recycling in California

… - Davis, Humboldt Fishermen’s Marketing Association and the NOAA Marine Debris Program teamed up to establish a … fishermen-led commercial fishing gear recovery and recycling effort on the North Central California Coast. … and Schnitzer Steel Industries and administered by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF). The Regents of …
Removal   California   08/01/2023 - 16:12